Re: [Paddlewise] Some basic questions for a (re)-beginner

Yes, "push" hand should have relaxed grip, almost open.  Still I have to
close the grip to rotate the shaft before pushing it forward.  Interesting
(PeterO wrote) that with vertical stroke shaft rotation really feels less in
the wrist, but blade has to be turned around it's axis anyway, hasn't it?.
Rotation (of the shaft) is still there, as I understand - just can be done
using other joints/movements rather than solely by wrist rotation.  Alas,
can't practice this with my current 225 paddle, - such long lever will kick
me out in very-very refreshing waters of Pacific Northwest :-).
Alex.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Bob Volin" <bobvolin_at_optonline.net>
To: <paddlewise_at_paddlewise.net>
Sent: August 03, 2003 5:54 PM
Subject: Re: [Paddlewise] Some basic questions for a (re)-beginner


> > There is an opinion that rotating the shaft (when feathered) will
> eventually tire you <snip>
>
> If you maintain an open grip on the paddle, instead of a death grip, there
> will be little or no wrist/forearm fatigue.
> See
>
http://www.atlantickayaktours.com/Pages/ExpertCenter/Main-Skills/Main-Skills
-4.shtml
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